Tribo-optimized polymers for plastic machines

Installation-friendly igus® systems for movements in plastic machines

High additional loads, precision and high temperatures are catchwords in the energy supply systems of machines for the processing of plastics. Plastic energy chains guide and protect the cables and hoses in blown film lines, injection molding machines or extruders. Plastic e-chains® make use of their advantages even in difficult fillings:

Customer testimonials

"We have essentially less work with the chain" (Mr. Ortmann, Kuhne Anlagenbau GmbH)

The company Kuhne GmbH designs and manufactures machine components in accurate detail in its own factory. In the blown film line, readychain® systems from igus® provide for a precise energy supply in a turning application (Ø 4.50 m).

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Application examples

Injection-molding machine

Pivot arm in injection-molding machines mounted with plastic plain bearings: With the simple plug-in installation and the adjustable collar, it was possible to abandon the highly complex bonding mechanism.

Blow Molding Machines

Blown film line

An e-chain system® in a blown film plant of the company Kuhne Anlagenbau GmbH

Blown film line

Blown film plant for the production of packaging, shrink wrap and lidding films

Blow molding system

The e-chain® series 800 at a Textron blow molding system H12 (production of tank filler necks)

Blow molding system

The e-chain® in the blow molding system of the company Mauser, production of 1000 l - containers

Removal system

Short and fast lifting movements in a removal system. Accelerations of 8XG are no problem.

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